HSIS Heart Centre handles 69 cardiac intervention cases in a single day
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sultan Idris Shah Hospital (HSIS) Heart Centre in Serdang successfully managed 69 cardiology intervention cases in a single day on Friday.
The Sultan Idris Shah Hospital (HSIS) Heart Centre in Serdang managed an impressive 69 cardiac intervention cases in a single day, according to a report by New Straits Times. This feat accounted for 45% of all cardiac intervention cases across the Health Ministry's 10 heart centres. The centre's seven catheterisation laboratories (Cath Labs) were fully operational, with four continuing to function past regular hours to manage the backlog.
The high-intensity operations required the efforts of 80 healthcare personnel, including 14 cardiologists and 40 nurses. Of the 69 cases, 40 were elective and 29 were emergency, with some requiring rapid action such as four Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (Primary PCI) procedures. The centre also showcased its expertise in handling complex coronary cases, performing 13 complex procedures using advanced imaging technology.
The Health Ministry praised the HSIS Heart Centre for its commitment to fast, safe, and effective cardiac care, noting its recognition as a Health Ministry Cardiac Centre of Excellence.
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